Description
Learn how to make delicious Grilled BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs that are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a summer cookout. These tender chicken thighs are seasoned with a blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and then glazed with BBQ sauce for a mouthwatering finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and coat them with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and have grill marks.
- Glaze with BBQ Sauce: Brush each side of the chicken with BBQ sauce during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the seasoned chicken for up to 4 hours before grilling.
- If a grill is not available, you can also cook the chicken thighs in a grill pan or under a broiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
